Dr. Vladimir Poznyak, a member of WHO's Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse, told CNN that he's "not creating a precedent" but believes it's important for people who suffer from the condition to get the help they need — despite it being a very rare disorder.

Although not all medical experts agree that gaming disorders should be recognized by the CID because they believe the diagnosis is "too broad," it's important that parents know what to look for when it comes to video game addiction.